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Queens Creative

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  • The “Queens Creative” podcast comes to you from the studios of Queens Public Television in New York City. Hosted by QPTV producer Mark Bacino, “Queens Creative” looks to shine a spotlight on interesting creatives of all types from the borough of Queens, every corner of NYC and all points beyond. Through informal conversation and performance, “QC” tries to get to know these artists and their art - who they are, what they do and why they do it.
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Episodes
  • Greg Calbi

    Greg Calbi
    Mar 14 2024
    This episode of "Queens Creative" spotlights Grammy-winning, legendary audio mastering engineer and Queens boy made good, Greg Calbi. Over an illustrious career spanning four decades, Mr. Calbi has lent his talented ears and skills to a mindboggling seventy-five hundred and counting album releases, servicing a veritable who’s who of the music industry. Throughout the years, Greg has worked with the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lou Reed, David Bowie, John Mayer, Taylor Swift and the list goes on and on. Listen in on this episode as Greg and “Queens Creative” host, Mark Bacino discuss Greg’s Queens roots, the art of audio mastering, Greg’s career path, what it’s like to collaborate with a Beatle and much more. If you enjoy what you hear, please subscribe to "Queens Creative," check out past episodes and visit "QC" on the web at qptv.org/queenscreative
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    48 mins
  • Danny Weinkauf

    Danny Weinkauf
    Jan 25 2023
    This episode of "Queens Creative" spotlights singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, Grammy-winner and Queens born, Danny Weinkauf. Widely known for his twenty-plus year and counting run as bass player for indie rock icons They Might Be Giants, Danny has also played on numerous records as a studio musician, working with such acclaimed artists as Fountains of Wayne and David Mead. As a songwriter and composer, in addition to writing for They Might Be Giants, Danny has crafted numerous compositions for film, television and advertising all while also writing and recording his own very cool brand of children’s music as a solo artist. Listen in on this episode as Danny and "Queens Creative" host, Mark Bacino discuss Danny’s history with the Giants, what it’s like to win a Grammy, his work in family music and much more. Then, after the interview, be sure and stick around as Danny treats listeners to a fun acoustic performance. If you enjoy what you hear, please subscribe to "Queens Creative," check out past episodes and visit "QC" on the web at qptv.org/queenscreative.
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    58 mins
  • Maria Lisella

    Maria Lisella
    Nov 12 2021
    This episode of “Queens Creative” spotlights Queens Poet Laureate, Maria Lisella. Awarded the Poet Laureate position in 2015 by then Borough President Melinda Katz, Queens native and current Astoria resident Ms. Lisella is the sixth poet to hold the borough’s esteemed Laureate title. In 2020, Maria was also named a Poets Laureate Fellow by the Academy of American Poets and to date has three books of poetry to her credit as an author. In addition to her work as a poet, Ms. Lisella has also taught at college level and holds a Master’s degree from NYU-Polytechnic Institute. And if all those accomplishments weren’t enough, the talented Ms. Lisella is also a skilled journalist - currently NY Culture Editor for the Jerusalem Post and an award-winning travel writer with a 30 year career that has taken her to over 60 countries and seen her work published by such outlets as USA Today and Travel & Leisure. Listen in as Maria and “Queens Creative” host, Mark Bacino discuss Maria’s Queens roots, her love of poetry, the creative process, her work as a travel writer and much more. Then, after the interview, be sure and stick around as Maria treats listeners to a special reading of two original poems. If you enjoy what you hear, please subscribe to "Queens Creative," check out past episodes and visit "QC" on the web at qptv.org/queenscreative.
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    53 mins
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